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1. Calvin
noun. United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-).
Rhymes with John Calvin
- malvin
- galvin
2. Calvin
noun. Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564).
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4. John
noun. (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation.
Etymology
- Iohannes (Latin)
- Ἰωάννης (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
6. John
noun. the last of the four Gospels in the New Testament.
Synonyms
Etymology
- Iohannes (Latin)
- Ἰωάννης (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
7. John
noun. youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216; succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I; lost his French possessions; in 1215 John was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta (1167-1216).
Synonyms
Etymology
- Iohannes (Latin)
- Ἰωάννης (Ancient Greek (to 1453))